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Innovation: Magnetic Spray Process Recipients: John O'Keefe Managing Director MSP, LLC Encinitas, California, United States Michael Brower Managing Director MSP, LLC Encinitas, California, United States Corrosion Control Category: Coatings and Linings The Magnetic Spray Process is a patented process that advances thermally sprayed coatings by spraying pure aluminum and preventing a highly oxidized aluminum coating, which can result when using conventional methods. This process operates at temperatures slightly above the melting point of aluminum and prevents an oxide reaction as molten metal is sprayed with a heated arc. By spraying at low temperatures, the aluminum retains its elemental properties and prevents porosity, brittleness, and ductility impairment of the sprayed coating. The innovation also provides superior bonding and adhesion, allows components to be welded without impairing the sprayed coating, prevents corrosion for longer time periods, and is a more cost-effective application over the life of the spray-coated asset. Innovation: PTC Emitters Recipient: Boris Miksic President/CEO Cortec Corp. Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Corrosion Control Category: Chemical Treatment Web site: www.cortecvci.com PTC Emitters contain Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor (MCI®) powder for corrosion protection of post-tensioning cables, ferrous and non-ferrous metals in recessed areas, interior cavities, and voids. The pouches are constructed from breathable Tyvek®, which allows the MCI molecules to pass through the membrane to form a molecular layer on metal surfaces that provides corrosion protection. PTC Emitters provide an extremely effcient dry method to protect metals within an enclosed space. The MCI vaporizes and adsorbs on all metal surfaces and reaches all exposed areas, including recessed sections and cavities. If the MCI layer is disturbed by NACE International, Vol. 52, No. 7 moisture or the enclosed space is exposed to air, the layer is replenished by continuous vapor redeposition. PTC Emitters are easy to use; there are no chemical concentrations to calculate and no need for special equipment for application—just determine the number of pouches required per unit space. July 2013 MATERIALS PERFORMANCE 167